Sir Stewart Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I gotta read up on that. Awesome. I don't even know what I'd assumed that sax sound was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Amazing after all the books and videos and everything on the Beatles, there are still new things to learn. I never get sick of it. I had no idea about the sax. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The bassists are the most musically talented members of the following bands:The BeatlesLed ZeppelinThe Who Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The bassists are the most musically talented members of the following bands:The BeatlesLed ZeppelinThe WhoYou've probably seen this, but in case you haven't it's really cool (imo). Isolated bass on a "Won't Get Fooled Again" (live):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80dsyo2Ox-0 There's a similar one for Baba O' Riley and Pinball Wizard, too..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The bassists are the most musically talented members of the following bands:The BeatlesLed ZeppelinThe Whoyou could make an argument for Black Sabbath and Pink Floyd, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 This thread has moved away from blasphemy into truth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 This thread has moved away from blasphemy into truth.Shit. I suppose that it's easy to make the argument for Paul Mc. and John E., but I guess I don't hear enough praise for JPJ usually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Shit. I suppose that it's easy to make the argument for Paul Mc. and John E., but I guess I don't hear enough praise for JPJ usually. The most underrated member of Zep. Bass, piano, keyboard, organ, guitar, mandolin -- OH, and the recorder. Dude can play just about anything. I'm pretty sure he was responsible for a lot of arrangements and scoring horn and string parts in Zep. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The bassists are the most musically talented members of the following bands:The BeatlesLed ZeppelinThe Who Entwhistle was a unique and gifted bass player for sure, but not the greatest songwriter or singer in the band. Are we rating virtuosity and dexterity here? Musical talent and technical ability aren't necessarily synonymous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The bassists are the most musically talented members of the following bands:The BeatlesLed ZeppelinThe Who Talking Heads, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Entwhistle was a unique and gifted bass player for sure, but not the greatest songwriter or singer in the band. Are we rating virtuosity and dexterity here? Musical talent and technical ability aren't necessarily synonymous.Add the singing, technical ability, arachnid-related songwriting, french-horn playing, dancing ability, and beard growing up any way you want, and weight them accordingly. If we were to hold an open draft of The Who, Entwistle would be my #1 pick. Talking Heads, too.nice one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Add the singing, technical ability, arachnid-related songwriting, french-horn playing, dancing ability, and beard growing up any way you want, and weight them accordingly. If we were to hold an open draft of The Who, Entwistle would be my #1 pick. don't downplay his ability to simultaneously consume cocaine and whores. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The most underrated member of Zep. Bass, piano, keyboard, organ, guitar, mandolin -- OH, and the recorder. Dude can play just about anything. I'm pretty sure he was responsible for a lot of arrangements and scoring horn and string parts in Zep. JPJ was teased by the others in the band mercilessly because he was no fun. On tour, they'd get to a new city, JPJ would disappear until stage time, no one knew where he was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 JPJ was teased by the others in the band mercilessly because he was no fun. On tour, they'd get to a new city, JPJ would disappear until stage time, no one knew where he was.probably practicing his awesome bass lines on Immigrant Song? don't downplay his ability to simultaneously consume cocaine and whores.Good way to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 unless you are his kids. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 unless you are his kids.I don't get it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 probably practicing his awesome bass lines on Immigrant Song? That or visiting places of culture (as the band suspected) rather than indulging in excesses as all '70s era bands were known to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 That makes me love JPJ a little bit more. I've only read one Zep book, Hammer of the Gods, a pretty good read. From what I recall, he partook in his fair share of the offerings of the road, but his intake was much more discreet and moderate. I think I read an interview with Robert Plant where he said something similar about JPJ. Either way, the guy has monster talent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 is there something wrong with consuming cocaine and whores at the same time?? I mean he wasn't married was he? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 is there something wrong with consuming cocaine and whores at the same time?? I mean he wasn't married was he? My life's in jeopardyMurdered in cold blood is what I'm gonna beI ain't been home since Friday nightAnd now my wife is coming after meTalking Heads, too. Does Adrian Belew count? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 No Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I don't get it.i don't think i'd be too excited to have the coke-and-blow demise of my father being highly publicized. but maybe that's just my puritanical roots showing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 John Paul Jones wrote a ton of In through the out door. And before someone says that's a negative, screw you I love that album. And shit, the bass on Lemon song makes a strong case for him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 John Paul Jones wrote a ton of In through the out door. And before someone says that's a negative, screw you I love that album. And shit, the bass on Lemon song makes a strong case for him.Agreed with all of this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 John Paul Jones wrote a ton of In through the out door. And before someone says that's a negative, screw you I love that album. And shit, the bass on Lemon song makes a strong case for him. true!. it's a plant/jones album. plant had the death of his son, and the other two were busy with drugs and alcohol.. someone has to get the job done. and i love hot dog & carouselambra!. check out the 'scream for help' soundtrack that Jones did. he sings on it as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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